Level 3 Teaching Assistant (Westfield School)

The Methodist Church in Britain; St Leonards; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

6.05 weeks annual leave

Term-time only

Job summary

Westfield School is seeking a Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join its support team. This part-time, term-time only role offers 30 hours per week in a village mainstream school, supporting learning in targeted groups and with individuals, and contributing to observations and assessments.

The post suits someone with experience of pupils with autism or speech, language and communication needs, and requires completing a childcare disqualification self-declaration as part of pre-employment checks.

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting children with additional needs, including autism and speech, language and communication needs.
• Childcare disqualification self-declaration as part of pre-employment checks.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils' learning and development in targeted groups and with individual pupils.
• Take part in adult-led and child-initiated activities.
• Contribute to observations and assessments.
• Encourage pupils to reach their potential, building confidence, independence and a positive attitude to learning.
• Use a range of strategies to motivate and engage learners.
• Build positive, effective relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.
• Support teaching and learning across the school.

Skills

Child development understanding

Positive attitude to learning

Calm and adaptable

Job description

Level 3 Teaching Assistant post in the support team at Westfield School, a mainstream village school. The role supports pupils' learning through targeted groups and individual work, in both adult-led and child-initiated activities, and contributes to observations and assessments. It is part-time and term-time only, at 30 hours a week, and suits someone with experience of pupils with autism or speech, language and communication needs. Candidates must complete a childcare disqualification self-declaration as part of pre-employment checks.

What the job involves

• Support pupils' learning and development in targeted groups and with individual pupils
• Take part in adult-led and child-initiated activities
• Contribute to observations and assessments
• Encourage pupils to reach their potential, building confidence, independence and a positive attitude to learning
• Use a range of strategies to motivate and engage learners
• Build positive, effective relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues
• Support teaching and learning across the school

Experience

• Experience of supporting children with additional needs, including autism and speech, language and communication needs

Skills & knowledge

• Strong understanding of child development, learning processes and inclusive practice in a mainstream setting
• Commitment to supporting children's learning, with a positive attitude and a love of learning
• Calm, patient, resilient and adaptable approach at all times

Checks & eligibility

• Childcare disqualification self-declaration as part of pre-employment checks

What's offered

• Ongoing professional development for all staff
• 6.05 weeks annual leave, increasing after 5 years' continuous service
• Term-time only working, with salary pro rata
• Warm, welcoming and supportive working environment